WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite the strongest public support and the most sympathetic president in years, the American labor movement just suffered a stinging defeat -- again. Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama, overwhelmingly voted against joining the Retail, Wholesale and…
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Former President Donald Trump plans to affirm his commitment to the Republican Party - and raise the possibility that someone else will be the GOP’s next presidential nominee. Trump’s message is outlined in prepared remarks…
GRETNA, La. (AP) - A former sheriff’s dispatcher in a New Orleans suburb has been arrested, accused by authorities of refusing to return more than $1.2 million that had been accidentally deposited into her brokerage account. Local media reports say…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A sixth person has died after a shooting earlier this week by a former NFL player who also killed four members of a South Carolina family. York County Coroner Sabrina Gast said Saturday that 38-year-old air…
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) - A cluster of severe storms has swept across Southern states, leaving at least one dead in Louisiana while toppling power lines in Mississippi and leveling buildings in the Florida Panhandle. St. Landry Parish President Jessie…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- All lanes of I-75 Southbound near mile marker 14 was closed for at least 8 hours today. According to Tri-community volunteer fire department, 200 gallons of chemicals and diesel spilled on the interstate after a crash around…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The story of a stolen Golden Retriever in Chattanooga has come to an unhappy end. JC Morrissey posted on Facebook Thursday, begging anyone to help him find Abby. He says she was inside his mother's car when…
Red Alert Traffic: Via the Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department: 1:30pm Update: All northbound lanes, and the far right southbound lane have reopened. The left lane of I-75 southbound at MM 14 will remain closed until further notice. ———————- 1:20pm -…
LONDON (AP) - Prince Philip will be laid to rest with all the honors due a prince of the United Kingdom and a consort to Queen Elizabeth II. But the coronavirus pandemic means it will be a more low-key farewell…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Ethics Committee has announced an investigation into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. The news comes as federal prosecutors probing sex trafficking allegations against Gaetz are also scrutinizing the actions of some of his political allies and…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - The reigning Mrs. World on Friday relinquished her title while defending her decision to pull the crown off the head of this year’s winner of Mrs. Sri Lanka, whom she falsely claimed to be a…
NEW ORLEANS - Bars in New Orleans are doing their part to battle the coronavirus pandemic. Local media report that two of the city’s bars are holding events where patrons can get the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The Dragon’s…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville’s top health officials have tweaked the city’s mask mandate to exclude requiring face coverings in outdoor spaces. According to the city’s latest public health order, masks will be still required for indoor spaces. However, as…
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden has released a $1.5 trillion wish list for his first federal budget. He's asking for substantial gains for education, health care, housing and environmental protection. Republicans are complaining that there isn't more for the…
ATLANTA (AP) - In an interview with The Associated Press, voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams says a new Georgia law makes it harder for people to vote by restricting early voting, in-person absentee voting and the use of drop boxes.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A church-affiliated organization has not responded to our inquiry about a report of immigrant children from the Mexican boarder being housed in Chattanooga. The report was made by The Tennessee Conservative organization based on an anonymous tip.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Firefighters had to rescue a driver from a wreck on Highway 58 on Friday. It happened in the 4500 block near the Wendy's. Fire officials say the woman was complaining of severe back pain from the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Brainerd community gathered to ask questions of the Chattanooga Mayoral and District 5 City Council Candidates "The community itself I know it’s extremely frustrating because this is normally their only opportunity to get to see these…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Management at McKamey Animal Shelter has been heavily scrutinized in the last few days. It all started when a flurry of employees resigned from their positions after witnessing a cowering dog being dragged into a room…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested a woman in the shooting of two other women on Tunnel Boulevard. On March 31, a 23 year old and a 44 year old women suffered gunshot wounds during a fight outside the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Firefighters put out a fire this afternoon at an auto repair shop on Shallowford Road. They got the call to Grease Monkey Diesel & Auto Performance Repairs around 2PM. The owner first spotted the smoke coming…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A Chattanooga company is working against the clock to help break down the barriers of rapid Covid-19 testing. Variable Inc. was chosen by NASA to put your breath to the test. When the pandemic hit, Variable, Inc.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Cempa Community Care is hosting a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination event tomorrow . The Drive thru vaccination site will be at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, located at 4801 Hwy 58. Vaccine appointment times are available from 9:00 AM…
The health restrictions in Nashville are easing up a bit with masks no longer required outside.